China's 'Mother River' is getting a health makeover! The Yellow River Basin, home to 12% of the country's population and 17% of its farmland, has seen significant water quality improvements thanks to new eco-friendly strategies, experts revealed this week.
Why it matters: This river isn't just about clean water—it's the lifeline for grain production, energy security, and cultural heritage dating back 5,000 years!
Associate Professor Xia Lu from Renmin University told CGTN: 'Through tackling industrial waste, farm runoff, and urban pollution, we're seeing real change.' The cleanup drive comes as Chinese leaders prioritize green development in their national rejuvenation plans.
How they're doing it: High-tech water recycling systems Eco-upgrades for coal/chemical industries Cross-region environmental teamwork New wetland protection zones
Fun fact: The Yellow River stretches longer than the distance from New York to LA—twice! At 5,464 km, it's China's second-longest waterway.
What's next? Authorities aim to balance economic growth with sustainability, transforming the basin into a model of eco-friendly development. As Xia puts it: 'We're treating the environment and economy as one living system.'
The Yellow River Basin, home to 12% of the country's population and 17% of its farmland, has seen significant water quality improvements thanks to new eco-friendly strategies, experts revealed this week.
Why it matters: This river isn't just about clean water—it's the lifeline for grain production, energy security, and cultural heritage dating back 5,000 years!
The cleanup drive comes as Chinese leaders prioritize green development in their national rejuvenation plans.
How they're doing it:
High-tech water recycling systems
At 5,464 km, it's China's second-longest waterway.
What's next? Authorities aim to balance economic growth with sustainability, transforming the basin into a model of eco-friendly development. As Xia puts it: 'We're treating the environment and economy as one living system.'
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